Solar : Science World Report

Sep 29, 2015 10:09 AM EDT

Rosetta's Strangely-Shaped Comet was Created by 2 Separate Cosmic Objects

It turns out that Rosetta's comet may not have always been just one object. Researchers have found that two comets collided at low speed in the early solar system to create the strangely-shaped Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.

Sep 11, 2015 07:30 AM EDT

Solar Panels Twist and Turn to Track the Sun with Kirigami

There may be a new way to create more effective and efficient solar panel.

Aug 26, 2015 01:33 PM EDT

How Earth's Sun's Atmosphere is Hotter Than Its Blazing Core

Two missions have taken a large step forward when it comes to understanding a bit more about the sun.

Aug 25, 2015 08:09 AM EDT

VTotal Solar Eclipse to Dazzle Americans with Spectacular Show in 2017

It turns out that America may be in for a total solar eclipse; it just happens to be two years from now. Researchers have announced that on Aug. 21, 2017, people in North America will witness one of nature's greatest sky shows.

Jul 21, 2015 11:09 AM EDT

Solar Events and Space Weather May Trigger Birth Defects on Earth

Could solar effects trigger birth defects on Earth? Scientists have taken a closer look at radiation from cosmic rays to see whether or not it could impact unborn children.

Jul 13, 2015 07:33 PM EDT

Solar Activity May Cause a Mini Ice Age: Sun's Solar Cycle Drops in 2030

We may be in for a mini ice age. Scientists have taken a closer look at the sun's solar cycle and have found that solar activity may fall by 60 percent in the 2030s.

Jul 07, 2015 09:33 AM EDT

Space Weather May be Predicted Five Days in Advance with New Mission

Researchers may have found a way to predict space weather up to five days in advance. Scientists have proposed an operational mission called Carrington-L5 to give that five-day warning.

Jun 18, 2015 07:32 AM EDT

Sun's Atmosphere's Scorching Heat Explained: Why the Corona is Hotter Than Its Surface

You might be surprised to learn that the sun's atmosphere is actually hotter than its surface. Now, scientists may have found out why this is.

Dec 08, 2014 12:00 PM EST

Highest Ever Efficiency for Converting Sunlight to Electricity Reported

Converting sunlight to electricity is becoming more and more efficient over time. Now, scientists have managed the feat with over 40 percent efficiency, which is the highest ever efficiency reported.

Nov 26, 2014 11:53 AM EST

Old Blue Ray Disks May Drastically Improve Solar Cells

Blue-ray disks may be more useful than you might have thought. Scientists have discovered that Blue-ray disks may actually improve the performance of solar cells, which suggests a second use for unwanted disks.

Oct 27, 2014 08:33 PM EDT

Hinode Captures 'Ring of Fire' during Spectacular Solar Eclipse

On Thursday, Oct. 23, the moon passed between the Earth and the sun, causing a solar eclipse. Now, scientists have released an image of a "ring of fire" that captures this particular eclipse at its most stunning.

Jun 05, 2014 11:25 AM EDT